Launched in 2002, the OKEQ History Project uncovers, preserves and presents the rich contributions of 2SLGBTQIA+ community within the state of Oklahoma, with a particular emphasis on Tulsa and the Northeast Oklahoma area.
The History Project seeks to understand the contributions, sacrifices, and dedication of our queer community and its many supporters through gathering and indexing documents, writing news stories, conducting oral and video interviews, and creating a permanent and accessible archives at the Dennis R. Neill Equality Center.
If you have questions or comments about the collection or material that you might want to donate or lend for copying and scanning, please contact us at historyproject@okeq.org or 918.743.4297. You may also contact us to arrange an appointment to visit the archives housed at the Equality Center in Tulsa.
[2023 Update]
If you would like to know about the current revitalization effort for the OkEq History Project and Archive, please check out our About Page for more information!
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[2026] Joe McDonald Obituary
Joseph (Joe) McDonald, MD, passed away on February 12, 2026 in Tulsa. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 66 years, Nancy McDonald. Joe and…
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[Series] Oral Histories Project > Interviews
Physical Media: Box 7, Folder 7 - Dr. Leisa Meyer ProgramBox 7, Folder 8 - Interviewees Materials, Original Series 2003-2007Digital Media:
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[2019] Al Carlozzi Interview
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[2021] John-WaKo Hawk Co-Cke' Interview
John was interviewed on March 18, 2021, by Oklahoma State University as part of its Diverse Sexuality and Gender in Oklahoma Oral History Project. In…
[2026] Joe McDonald Obituary
Joseph (Joe) McDonald, MD, passed away on February 12, 2026 in Tulsa. He was proceeded in death by his wife of 66 years, Nancy McDonald. Joe and…
[2025] Kent Harrell Interview
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[2025-2026] OKEQ Board Report for November 2025 - January 2026
1 5-page document and 5 scanned images of the Oklahomans for Equality (OKEQ) Board Report for the months of November and December in 2025, and January…

